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Grid theory and seminars have helped hundreds of companies and thousands of participants to
build sound relationships that meet every challenge with confidence and strength.
The following stories share an introductory slice of how Grid has helped organizations around the world to transform themselves into cultures that thrive on the openness, critique, and increased productivity provided by The Power to Change.
Imagine what Grid can do for your organization.
"Grid has provided CCL [Classic Couverture Ltd.] with a structured framework to address individual and team
effectiveness and added an exceptional extra dimension to our understanding of the people factor. More
importantly, the framework provides ongoing measurement and has made the intangible totally tangible."
Ian Povey, Managing Director, Classic Couverture Ltd.
Classic Couverture Ltd., founded in 1989, is an industrial chocolate manufacturer, supplying 20,000 metric tons of
chocolate to blue chip customers within the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Click here to see the complete article by Mr. Povey.
"At the end of a Grid seminar, positive personal growth and change have already occurred and participants have become personally
committed to the Grid principles. The Grid experience is so powerful, it produces not just followers, but cheerleaders with a passion
for organization excellence."
Doug McQueen, Director of the Center for Leadership Development, School of Education, University of Mississippi
Doug McQueen is a long-term Grid enthusiast, formerly the Director of Leadership Development for American Electric power in Columbus,
Ohio. AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the world.
Click here to see the complete article by Mr. McQueen.
"I have now been in policing and education for thirty-two years and I have never seen a more beneficial and
pragmatic programme than the Leadership Grid. The Grid provides a functional, hands-on, and total individual
involvement 'learning experience'."
Prof. James Drennan, Police Educator, Georgian College, Justice & Public Safety Institute, Ontario, Canada
Prof. Drennan was also on the Policing Board of Northern Ireland as Director of the Police College of Northern Ireland.
Click here to see the complete article
by Prof. Drennan on the work Grid is doing with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
As President of Overwaitea Food Group in British Columbia, Canada, Brian Piwek had this to say about Grid.
"...Grid...was like someone had turned on a thousand watt light bulb because for the first time, I could see
the whole room. And I could see...all the obstacles.
Then I began to understand the different dynamics and how I
was impacting people. That's why I've taken Grid on with such vigor in this company.
...we have a tool, a way, and a goal to manage the company culture..."
Brian Piwek, President of Overwaitea Food Group in BC, Canada
Currently, Mr. Piwek is President and CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. in the US, and has carried
forward his original belief in Grid at
A & P.
"We used the Grid Program to develop a model that. . .has been valid for us to this day. We have reviewed it
every year thereafter, but we have never changed it. . .Our business has changed, the times have changed, but the
concepts we had were sort of timeless. They have been part of our being ever since. . . We did Grid and it
worked."
Ben Edwards, Chairman Emeritus, A.G. Edwards & Sons
The Grid provides a clear, easy-to-understand framework for building effective and productive relationships.
The common language and use of critique in managing projects helps set a foundation for candor, trust, and
respect among team members."
Michele Manzo-Lembo, Director of Management Development
Tribune Company
People at Newmarket believe that Grid Organization Development is the best way to integrate both concerns.
Newmarket became the world's leading producer of software systems for the hospitality industry as revenues grew
35 percent each of the past five years. During the same period, their customer base expanded from 150 hotels to
more than 1500 and continues growing.
Newmarket Software Systems' founder is convinced:
"Our success is rooted in a fundamental belief that the most powerful and effective organizations continuously
integrate two critical concerns-- the concern for people, customers, employees, and strategic partners, with the
concern for profit."
"Looking at the last several years, I realize we achieved the greatest success where our actions were most
consistent with Grid principles. Our goals for the future are ambitious. They can only be attained by creating a
Newmarket company culture that will empower, stimulate, and reward creative, problem-solving people."
Bob Horgan, CEO, Newmarket Software Systems, USA
"I'm amazed. This was the most useful leadership development seminar I've found in 24 years."
Jim Tobin, COO, Biogen, Inc., USA
Grid is much more than a course or a training program - it's a life changing experience in a way never
experienced with any previous effort or initiative. It has enlightened me to the point that I can claim today
that I am a better leader, husband, and father."
Phillippe Tafelmacher, Managing Director
Tetra Pak South Africa (PTY) Ltd.
"We moved away from the static hierchical structures. Participating in Leadership Grid seminars helped our
managers a lot, especially through the self-reflection and feedback process."
Dietrich Sturm, HR Director, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
"Grid development has had a remarkable impact on our organization. Our efficiency has increased, we handle more
issues than a year ago, and managers' relationships with employees have improved. I am very pleased. Grid will be
a foundation for realigning our organization."
Inge Pettersson, CEO, Neste Oxo AB, Sweden
"The Grid approach works! It gave us a common culture that united a disparate organization, as well as giving us
a sound methodology to tackle crucial business problems. . . Grid can unlock the full potential of each individual
and enable teams to achieve the highest levels of synergy."
Jim Falconer, Group Sales and Marketing Director, Acatos and Hutcheson Plc., UK
"The Grid is a unique OD tool that transforms hearts and minds. It is a powerful vehicle that allows honesty
without its destructive impacts thus building commitment to the organisation's vision, values, and business
goals."
Leonard D'Costa, Group President, Corp. Development
Piramal Enterprises Ltd., India
"In the merger process of Pharmacia & Upjohn in Japan, all senior managers have gone through the Grid seminar.
This has been an important step in building the new company and the new business culture.
We have now acquired the trainer's license inside Pharmacia & Upjohn and intend to introduce many more of our
employees to this valuable management tool. I am very pleased with the Grid concept, and expect to continue to
work with this concept in the company."
Jan Heiniö, President, Pharmacia & Upjohn, Japan
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